Description:

This course will introduce students to the basic sounds, vocabulary, grammar and usage, characters and reading of the Chinese language. The emphasis will be on developing basic conversational skills. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. 5 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Utilize Chinese phonetics properly in speaking.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of Chinese grammar in speaking and writing.
3. Speak and write of the Chinese vocabulary presented accurately.
4. Demonstrate mastery of Chinese characters as time permits.
5. Give accurate English or Chinese translations of the readings.
6. Utilize the sentence patterns presented correctly in speaking and writing.
7. Carry on short dialogues in Chinese.
8. Develop an understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Speaking and Writing Functive and Stative Sentences in Basic
Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

II. Using Indirect Object and Auxiliary Verbs in Basic Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize  appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

III. Identifying  Specifiers, Numbers, Measures in Basic Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

IV. Using Equative Sentences Accurately in Basic Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

V. Identifying Money and Prices in Basic Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

VI. Using the Changed Status in Basic Chinese in Writing and Speaking:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

VII. Identifying Modification Accurately in Basic Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

VIII. Demonstrating Understanding of Location and Existence in Basic
Chinese in Speaking and Writing: 
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

IX. Using Coverbs of Interest - Indefinites and Inclusives in Basic
Chinese in Speaking and Writing:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

X. Recognizing Movement and Direction in Basic Chinese:
   A. Participate in dialogue accurately
   B. Utilize appropriate vocabulary
   C. Utilize appropriate sentence patterns

XI. Chinese Characters 1 - 15 in Basic Chinese:
   A. Using Chinese characters 1 - 15, read and write vocabulary
   B. Using Chinese characters 1- 15, read and write sentences
   C. Using Chinese characters 1- 15, complete exercises
   D. Explain and use the stroke order chart 

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations                         80% of the final grade
Daily quizzes                        10% of grade
Oral recitation/class participation  10% of grade
                                    100%

The final exam will be a comprehensive, written, objective test covering
the topics listed in the preceding exit competencies section.

Grade Criteria:
90 - 100% A
80 -  89% B
70 -  79% C
60 -  69% D
 0 -  59% F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.